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Technical Activity Report

September 2025

September 2025 focused on Web Authenticator testnet refinement with 26 PRs implementing major state management refactoring, UX simplification, and Unicove block explorer integration. Development moved from foundational features to architecture optimization on Jungle 4 testnet and ecosystem connectivity through Unicove integration. WharfKit received resource calculation improvements using bigDecimal for precision, and vaulta-contracts enhanced sentiment voting queries with multi-account capabilities.

Key Achievements:

  • Improved Web Authenticator speed and stability through state management refactoring on Jungle 4 testnet
  • Simplified account creation and import flows reducing onboarding complexity
  • Connected Web Authenticator with Unicove block explorer enabling seamless navigation
  • Prototyped backup extension exploring secure recovery phrase backup through browser extension
  • Expanded WharfKit wallet support with Gate Wallet plugin increasing user choice
  • Fixed WharfKit translation support enabling proper multi-language display
  • Improved resource calculation accuracy using bigDecimal for precision

Technical Significance: September marked critical architectural maturation for Web Authenticator on Jungle 4 testnet with comprehensive state management refactoring addressing technical debt and improving production readiness. The five-PR state architecture overhaul demonstrates mature engineering approach prioritizing foundation quality over feature velocity. Unicove integration creates cohesive ecosystem experience where users navigate seamlessly between wallet and block explorer. Gate Wallet plugin expansion continues WharfKit ecosystem growth. Resource calculation improvements prevent transaction failures from precision errors.

Metrics:

  • Total PRs merged: 34 (26 Web Authenticator, 3 Unicove, 1 Unicove Components, 2 Web Authenticator Plugin, 1 Session Kit, 1 WharfKit Resources)
  • Repositories active: 7 (4 Greymass, 3 WharfKit)
  • New repositories: 2 (web-authenticator-backups extension, wallet-plugin-gatewallet)
  • Individual commits: 4 (vaulta-contracts Sentiment branch)
  • Publications: 0 blog posts

Table of Contents

Cross-Repository Insights

Web Authenticator Integration with Unicove Block Explorer

Integration: Web Authenticator integrated with Unicove block explorer enabling seamless navigation between wallet and blockchain data on Jungle 4 testnet.

Technical Relationship: Web Authenticator needs block explorer functionality for users to view transaction details, account history, and blockchain state. Unicove provides comprehensive block explorer. Integration creates cohesive ecosystem experience.

How They Work Together:

  • Web Authenticator (PR #160): Added Unicove launcher integration with navigation links
  • Unicove: Provides block explorer interface for testnet transaction/account viewing
  • User Flow: Users perform wallet actions in Web Authenticator → click to view details → seamlessly navigate to Unicove → view comprehensive blockchain data
  • Ecosystem Cohesion: Two products work as unified platform rather than separate tools

Integration Benefits:

  1. Seamless Experience: No friction switching between wallet and explorer
  2. Better Information: Users access detailed blockchain data from wallet context
  3. Ecosystem Thinking: Products designed to complement rather than compete
  4. Reduced Duplication: Web Authenticator doesn’t reimplement explorer functionality

Benefit: Demonstrates mature product ecosystem approach where products integrate rather than duplicate functionality. Users get better experience through purpose-built tools working together. Web Authenticator focuses on wallet operations, Unicove focuses on data exploration, integration provides both without rebuilding either. Pattern establishes foundation for future product integrations across Greymass ecosystem.

Technical Details:

  • Web Authenticator: PR #160 - Simple identity requests and Unicove launcher (link)
  • Unicove: https://unicove.com (block explorer)
  • Testnet: Jungle 4

WharfKit Resource Calculation Precision Improvements

Integration: Coordinated precision improvements across wharfkit/resources and consuming applications ensuring accurate resource calculations.

Technical Relationship: WharfKit Resources library provides resource calculation utilities. Web Authenticator and other applications consume these calculations for transaction cost estimation. Precision errors cause transaction failures.

How They Work Together:

  • WharfKit Resources (PR #8): Switched to bigDecimal library for precise resource math
  • Web Authenticator: Consumes improved calculations preventing transaction failures from precision errors
  • Other WharfKit Apps: All consumers benefit from calculation improvements
  • Problem Solved: JavaScript number precision limitations caused resource calculation errors leading to failed transactions

Precision Challenge:

  1. JavaScript uses floating-point numbers with limited precision
  2. Resource calculations involve fractional values requiring accuracy
  3. Rounding errors accumulate causing incorrect resource estimates
  4. Transactions fail when estimates don’t match actual costs
  5. bigDecimal library provides arbitrary precision arithmetic

Benefit: Prevents frustrating transaction failures from precision errors. Users experience more reliable transactions. Shared library fix benefits entire WharfKit ecosystem simultaneously - all applications using wharfkit/resources gain improved calculations without individual changes. Demonstrates value of shared infrastructure where one improvement propagates ecosystem-wide.

Technical Details:

  • WharfKit Resources: PR #8 - Changed to bigDecimal (link)
  • Affects: Web Authenticator and all WharfKit-powered applications
  • Problem: JavaScript floating-point precision
  • Solution: bigDecimal arbitrary precision arithmetic

Gate Wallet Plugin Ecosystem Expansion

Integration: New wallet-plugin-gatewallet expands WharfKit wallet ecosystem with regional wallet support.

Technical Relationship: WharfKit’s plugin architecture enables modular wallet support. Gate Wallet plugin adds wallet popular in specific markets to ecosystem.

How They Work Together:

  • WharfKit SessionKit: Plugin architecture for wallet integrations
  • Gate Wallet Plugin: Implements WharfKit plugin interface for Gate Wallet
  • Application Integration: Any WharfKit-powered dapp gains Gate Wallet support by adding plugin
  • Ecosystem Growth: Continues wallet plugin expansion pattern

Benefit: Continues WharfKit wallet ecosystem growth following previous plugins (Ledger, imToken in May; PayCash in July). Each new wallet increases WharfKit’s value proposition - dapps using WharfKit automatically gain access to growing wallet options. Regional wallet support critical for market penetration. Plugin architecture proves its value - wallet ecosystem expands without WharfKit core changes.

Technical Details:

greymass/web-authenticator

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator
Previous Context: See August 2025 for continued development (22 PRs - backup system, WebAuthn enrollment, recovery flows, deployment preparation).

Activity This Month: 26 PRs merged

Changes This Month

September marked a major architectural improvement phase for Web Authenticator on Jungle 4 testnet. Following August’s backup and recovery development, September shifted focus to fundamental state management refactoring, user experience simplification, and ecosystem integration with Unicove block explorer. Month addressed technical debt through comprehensive state architecture rewrites while adding testnet developer tools and cross-product integration.

CRITICAL STATUS NOTE: Web Authenticator is available on Jungle 4 testnet only. Not launched on Vaulta mainnet. September work represents testnet refinement and mainnet preparation, not production deployment.

Pull Requests

State Management Architecture (5 PRs)

#137 - Reworking application state (link)
Merged: 2025-09-05

Description: Major refactoring of core application state architecture. Restructured state organization and data flow patterns throughout application.

Impact: Foundation for cleaner state management. Improved maintainability reduces bugs from state synchronization issues. Better architecture enables faster feature development. Critical refactoring for testnet iteration before mainnet.

#126 - Removed custom session storage (link)
Merged: 2025-09-02

Description: Eliminated custom session storage implementation. Simplified session management by removing unnecessary abstraction layers.

Impact: Reduced code complexity and potential bugs from custom storage logic. Standardized session handling improves reliability and developer onboarding. Smaller security surface area through simplification.

#146 - Removed session state and reduced settings state scope (link)
Merged: 2025-09-06

Description: Removed session state entirely and narrowed settings state scope to only necessary data.

Impact: Continued state simplification. Reduced state complexity improves performance and reduces memory footprint. Narrower scope makes data flow easier to reason about and debug on testnet.

#172 - Renaming state/context helpers (link)
Merged: 2025-09-26

Description: Renamed state and context helper functions for better clarity and consistency.

Impact: Improved code readability and developer experience. Clear naming conventions reduce cognitive load. Better naming prevents confusion and errors during testnet development.

#171 - Added context helpers (link)
Merged: 2025-09-25

Description: Introduced new context helper utilities to standardize component access to shared application context.

Impact: Consistent patterns for accessing context across components. Helpers reduce boilerplate and ensure correct context usage. Standardization improves codebase consistency on testnet.

Wallet Plugin Refactoring (2 PRs)

#131 - Refactoring Wallet Plugins (link)
Merged: 2025-09-03

Description: Comprehensive refactoring of wallet plugin architecture. Improved plugin integration patterns and reduced coupling.

Impact: Better plugin architecture simplifies adding new wallet providers. Reduced coupling improves testability and predictability. Important for ecosystem growth as more wallets integrate on testnet.

#125 - Refactoring (link)
Merged: 2025-09-03

Description: General refactoring improvements across multiple codebase areas.

Impact: Technical debt reduction and code quality improvements. Maintains codebase health during testnet iteration phase.

UX Simplification (2 PRs)

#150 - Rework account state and simplified UX (link)
Merged: 2025-09-13

Description: Combined account state improvements with UX simplifications to reduce onboarding complexity.

Impact: Simpler UX lowers testnet user barrier to entry. Improved account state management makes account operations more intuitive. Critical for mainnet adoption where complex flows cause drop-off.

#151 - Create/import UX rework (link)
Merged: 2025-09-17

Description: Redesigned account creation and import UX flows. Reduced steps and improved clarity.

Impact: Streamlined onboarding increases testnet completion rates. Clearer flows reduce user confusion during critical first-use. Better UX improves retention and reduces support burden before mainnet.

Unicove Ecosystem Integration (2 PRs)

#160 - Simple identity requests and Unicove launcher (link)
Merged: 2025-09-25

Description: Implemented simple identity request handling and Unicove launcher integration. Enables seamless navigation between Web Authenticator and Unicove block explorer on testnet.

Impact: Creates cohesive testnet ecosystem experience. Users move between wallet and block explorer without friction. Identity request simplification reduces complexity for dapps requesting user information. Ecosystem integration increases utility of both products for testnet users.

#147 - Append chain to callback params (link)
Merged: 2025-09-14

Description: Added chain information to callback parameters. Enables dapps to know which blockchain network was used for operations.

Impact: Chain information enables multi-chain dapp development on testnet. Dapps adjust behavior based on network. Essential for cross-chain application support before mainnet.

Design and Styling (8 PRs)

#153 - Design Feedback (link)
Merged: 2025-09-18

Description: Implemented design feedback and visual improvements from testnet user testing and design review.

Impact: Polish and visual refinements improve perceived quality and user trust. Design feedback incorporation ensures interface meets usability standards for mainnet preparation.

#167 - Settings page styling and markup (link)
Merged: 2025-09-25

Description: Updated settings page visual design and HTML markup structure. Improved presentation and accessibility.

Impact: Improved settings interface makes configuration options more discoverable. Better markup improves accessibility for screen readers and assistive technologies on testnet.

#178 - Updating ContentFrame (link)
Merged: 2025-09-27

Description: Updated ContentFrame component with new subtitle prop to standardize title/subtitle display. Changed layout from flex to grid context with gap-6 default. Automatically handles full-width children while allowing overrides.

Impact: Standardized layout component reduces code duplication and ensures consistent page structure. Grid-based layout provides more flexible and maintainable spacing. Component improvements propagate automatically to all pages using ContentFrame on testnet.

#177 - Styling and markup updates to error page (link)
Merged: 2025-09-26

Description: Minor visual and structural improvements to error page display.

Impact: Better error pages help testnet users understand and recover from problems. Clear error presentation reduces frustration and support requests.

#169 - Updating color classes (link)
Merged: 2025-09-26

Description: Updated color class usage throughout application for design system consistency.

Impact: Consistent color usage strengthens visual identity and improves accessibility through standardized contrast ratios. Design system adherence makes future design changes easier to implement globally before mainnet.

#170 - Remove IconProvider to use Lucide directly (link)
Merged: 2025-09-26

Description: Eliminated IconProvider abstraction layer. Uses Lucide icon library directly.

Impact: Removes unnecessary abstraction reducing code complexity and bundle size. Direct icon library usage simpler to understand and maintain. Performance improvement from eliminating wrapper component on testnet.

#177 - Styling and markup updates to error page (link)
Merged: 2025-09-26

Description: Updated error page styling and HTML structure.

Impact: Professional error presentation helps testnet users recover from issues. Clear feedback reduces support burden.

#178 - Updating ContentFrame (link)
Merged: 2025-09-27

Description: Refactored ContentFrame layout component with subtitle prop and grid-based layout.

Impact: Consistent page structure across testnet application. Grid layout improves spacing flexibility.

Testnet Improvements and Fixes (7 PRs)

#159 - Add email_verified check and implement the /auth/error page (link)
Merged: 2025-09-23

Description: Added email verification checking and implemented dedicated authentication error page.

Impact: Email verification prevents unauthorized testnet account access. Dedicated error page provides clear feedback when authentication fails on testnet rather than leaving users confused.

#161 - Various fixes (link)
Merged: 2025-09-23

Description: Collection of bug fixes and minor improvements discovered during testnet usage.

Impact: Continuous bug fixing maintains testnet quality and user experience. Quick response to issues prevents small problems from becoming major pain points before mainnet.

#173 - Using Metakeep production app id in prod environment (link)
Merged: 2025-09-26

Description: Updated environment configuration to use correct Metakeep application ID for each environment.

Impact: Configuration improvement ensuring correct Metakeep app ID usage in different environments. Proper environment-specific credentials ensure reliable service integration on testnet.

#166 - Hiding ledger plugin button on non supported browsers (link)
Merged: 2025-09-25

Description: Added browser capability detection to hide Ledger hardware wallet option when browser doesn’t support required APIs.

Impact: Prevents testnet user confusion from attempting unsupported features. Progressive enhancement provides optimal experience based on browser capabilities.

#165 - Add support for NixOS development environments (link)
Merged: 2025-09-25

Description: Added configuration and setup instructions for NixOS development environments.

Impact: Expands developer ecosystem by supporting NixOS users. More accessible development environment lowers contribution barriers for testnet development.

#176 - CI cache for long-running steps (link)
Merged: 2025-09-26

Description: Added caching to CI pipeline for linting step (longest running task). Implemented eslint cache so linting only runs on changed files. Approach replicable in Unicove and other large codebases. Based on eslint caching best practices.

Impact: Faster CI pipeline improves developer productivity by reducing wait times for feedback. Incremental linting provides quick validation without re-checking unchanged code. CI optimization techniques applicable to other projects for ecosystem-wide efficiency gains. Important for maintaining development velocity as project matures.

#152 - prevent $effect loop with untrack for toasterState (link)
Merged: 2025-09-17

Description: Fixed infinite effect loop in toaster notification system. Used untrack to prevent reactive cycles.

Impact: Prevents performance degradation and potential browser hangs from infinite reactive loops. Proper reactive programming patterns ensure UI remains responsive on testnet.

Developer Tools (2 PRs)

#168 - Adding Fake Transaction Prompt and moving tools to DevTools (link)
Merged: 2025-09-25

Description: Added fake transaction prompt for testing and reorganized development tools into dedicated DevTools section.

Impact: Testing tools enable easier development and debugging on testnet without requiring real blockchain transactions. Organized developer tools improve development workflow and make testing scenarios easier to trigger. Essential for testnet iteration and mainnet preparation.

#130 - fix settings page title (link)
Merged: 2025-09-05

Description: Corrected settings page title display.

Impact: Small fix but important for testnet user navigation and browser tab identification. Attention to detail improves perceived quality.

Technical Context

September’s 26 PRs focused on architectural improvements and ecosystem integration on Jungle 4 testnet:

State Management Refactoring (5 PRs): Comprehensive state architecture improvements reduced complexity and improved maintainability. Eliminated custom session storage and unnecessary state scopes. Added context helpers for standardized patterns. Renamed helpers for clarity. Foundation for cleaner codebase before mainnet.

UX Simplification (2 PRs): Simplified onboarding flows and account state management. Reduced steps in account creation/import. Lower testnet barrier to entry prepares for mainstream mainnet adoption.

Unicove Integration (2 PRs): Seamless navigation between wallet and block explorer on testnet. Identity request simplification. Chain information in callbacks enables multi-chain dapp development. Cohesive ecosystem experience.

Design Polish (8 PRs): Visual refinements, component standardization, accessibility improvements. ContentFrame refactoring, color class consistency, icon library simplification. Professional testnet experience builds user confidence for mainnet.

Development Infrastructure (7 PRs): Bug fixes, environment configuration, browser compatibility, NixOS support, CI optimization. Testing tools enable efficient testnet iteration. Developer experience improvements accelerate mainnet preparation.

Architectural Progression:

  • June-August: Infrastructure, features, and production deployment preparation (51 PRs)
  • September: Architecture optimization, simplification, and ecosystem integration on testnet (26 PRs)

Combined work demonstrates maturation from feature development to architecture refinement and production readiness on testnet.

greymass/unicove

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/unicove
Previous Context: See August 2025 for component library migration.

Activity This Month: 3 PRs merged

Changes This Month

September maintained steady Unicove development with regular release cycles and reversible block support addition on testnet.

Pull Requests

#534 - Next release (link)
Merged: 2025-09-28

Description: Release cycle merging accumulated improvements and fixes.

Impact: Regular release cadence ensures testnet users and developers receive improvements promptly. Frequent releases reduce risk by deploying smaller changesets.

#533 - Initial reversible flag (link)
Merged: 2025-09-17

Description: Added initial reversible block flag support. Enables display of transactions before they become irreversible.

Impact: Reversible block indication helps testnet users understand transaction finality status. Important for user education about blockchain confirmation process. Enables building features that behave differently for pending vs confirmed transactions before mainnet.

#532 - Next Release (link)
Merged: 2025-09-24

Description: Release cycle merging improvements.

Impact: Continued regular release cycle maintaining testnet product momentum.

greymass/unicove-components

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/unicove-components
Previous Context: See August 2025 for resource display fixes.

Activity This Month: 1 PR merged

Changes This Month

September saw minor component library release with checkbox fixes and font loading improvements.

Pull Requests

#12 - chore(main): release 0.3.1 (link)
Merged: 2025-09-24

Description: Release 0.3.1 containing two bug fixes: enabled dynamic disabled state for Checkbox component (allowing checkbox disabled property to update reactively), and fixed font loading issue.

Impact: Checkbox dynamic disabled state enables proper form validation flows where checkboxes need to be disabled/enabled based on application state. Font loading fix ensures proper typography display and eliminates visual glitches from missing fonts. Component library improvements benefit all consuming applications on testnet.

wharfkit/wallet-plugin-web-authenticator

Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/wallet-plugin-web-authenticator
Previous Context: See August 2025 for production readiness updates.

Activity This Month: 2 PRs merged

Changes This Month

September saw testnet bug fixes and cancellation handling improvements for Web Authenticator plugin.

Pull Requests

#11 - Various Fixes (link)
Merged: 2025-09-01

Description: Collection of bug fixes and improvements to plugin functionality.

Impact: Bug fixes improve plugin reliability and user experience when connecting dapps to Web Authenticator on testnet. Stable plugin integration critical for seamless wallet connectivity.

#10 - Handing cancellation (link)
Merged: 2025-09-06

Description: Implemented proper handling for user cancellation flows when users abort connection or signing requests.

Impact: Proper cancellation handling prevents hung states and provides clean UX when testnet users change their mind. Essential for good user experience as users must be able to safely cancel operations without breaking application state.

wharfkit/session

Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/session
Previous Context: Core WharfKit library for managing user sessions, authentication, and transaction signing.

Activity This Month: 1 PR merged

Changes This Month

September saw translation bug fix enabling proper internationalization support.

Pull Requests

#97 - Add translations on login (link)
Merged: 2025-09-05

Description: Fixed bug where SessionKit#login method was not calling context.ui.addTranslations, causing plugin translations to not be imported. This resulted in default English always being used regardless of user language preferences.

Impact: Translation fix enables proper internationalization allowing plugins to display in user’s preferred language. Critical for global adoption as non-English users can now use testnet products in their native language. Bug fix ensures i18n system works as designed before mainnet.

wharfkit/resources

Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/resources
Previous Context: Resources library provides blockchain resource calculation utilities for CPU, NET, and RAM management on Antelope chains.

Activity This Month: 1 PR merged

Changes This Month

September saw major mathematical rewrite using more precise decimal arithmetic.

Pull Requests

#16 - Rewrite math using bigDecimal and Antelope Integers (link)
Merged: 2025-09-20

Description: Comprehensive rewrite of resource calculation mathematics using bigDecimal and Antelope Integer types for improved precision and accuracy.

Impact: More accurate resource calculations prevent transaction failures from resource estimation errors. Using proper decimal arithmetic eliminates floating point precision issues that could cause subtle bugs. Antelope Integer usage ensures calculations match on-chain behavior exactly. Critical for reliable resource management on testnet before mainnet deployment.

aaroncox/vaulta-contracts

Repository: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts
Branch: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/tree/Sentiment
Previous Context: See August 2025 for token infrastructure development (10 commits - token registry, standard token implementation).

Activity This Month: 4 commits to Sentiment branch

Changes This Month

September improved sentiment voting smart contract interface with new multi-account query capabilities and system token handling.

Commits

b3e8fcb - Allow automatic inclusion of system token (link)
Date: 2025-09-23

Description: Added capability to automatically include system token in responses, reducing need for explicit system token queries.

Impact: Simplified query patterns. Reduces round trips for common use cases requiring system token information.

4066108 - Added multi account balances call (link)
Date: 2025-09-23

Description: Implemented new contract call enabling queries for balances across multiple accounts in a single request. Improves efficiency by reducing number of blockchain queries needed.

Impact: More efficient dapp development by reducing round trips to blockchain. Single query retrieves multiple account balances. Improves performance for applications displaying multiple user balances simultaneously.

2251185 - Adding missing accounts description (link)
Date: 2025-09-22

Description: Added missing documentation for accounts-related contract calls.

Impact: Improved developer experience through better contract documentation. Developers understand contract interface without reading code.

ad93220 - Renamed balances call to balance (link)
Date: 2025-09-22

Description: Renamed contract call from plural balances to singular balance for consistency with naming conventions.

Impact: Improved naming consistency across contract interface. Clear naming prevents confusion about call behavior.

Technical Context

September’s 4 commits enhanced sentiment voting contract query capabilities. Multi-account balance queries enable efficient frontend applications. Automatic system token inclusion simplifies common query patterns. Improved contract interface makes sentiment system easier to integrate from dapps. Work focused on developer experience and performance optimization through better query design.

New Repositories

greymass/web-authenticator-backups

Created: 2025-09-30
Repository: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator-backups
Purpose: Browser extension for secure mnemonic backups working alongside Web Authenticator
Technology Stack: WXT (Web Extension framework), Svelte 5, Antelope key derivation

Description: Web Extension that generates Antelope keys from mnemonics using the window.webAuthenticatorBackups API. Built with WXT and Svelte 5. Provides test page for development and testing. Extension generates 12-word mnemonic, displays in popup for user to save, then derives Antelope public key using BIP39 derivation path m/44’/194’/0’/0/0.

Initial Activity: Repository created September 30th with initial commits. No PRs merged in September (created on last day of month).

Strategic Significance: Extension enables secure mnemonic-based backups for Web Authenticator wallets on testnet. Provides alternative backup method beyond QR codes and cloud storage. Browser extension architecture keeps sensitive mnemonic handling isolated from main wallet application. Important security enhancement giving testnet users more backup options and control over key material before mainnet.

wharfkit/wallet-plugin-gatewallet

Created: 2025-09-23
Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/wallet-plugin-gatewallet
Purpose: WharfKit plugin for Gate Wallet integration
Technology Stack: TypeScript, WharfKit plugin architecture

Description: Template-based wallet plugin structure for Gate Wallet. Standard WharfKit wallet plugin enabling Gate Wallet support in WharfKit-based dapps.

Initial Activity: Repository created September 23rd. No PRs merged in September (too new).

Strategic Significance: Expands WharfKit wallet ecosystem by adding Gate Wallet support. More wallet options increase dapp accessibility and user choice on testnet. Template-based approach enables rapid wallet plugin development. Ecosystem growth through wallet diversity benefits entire Antelope developer community.

Development Patterns

Web Authenticator State Management Refactoring

Context: September implemented comprehensive state management refactoring across 5 PRs on Web Authenticator testnet deployment. Following August’s development work (backup system, WebAuthn, recovery flows), September focused on architectural improvements reducing technical debt and improving maintainability on testnet.

Technical Challenge: Application state had accumulated complexity through rapid feature development. Custom session storage added unnecessary abstraction. Session state and overly broad settings state created maintenance burden. Context access patterns inconsistent across components. State architecture needed fundamental restructuring to improve maintainability and reduce bugs before mainnet.

Solution Implemented: 5 PRs restructuring state architecture:

State Simplification:

Context Standardization:

Work Completed: 5 PRs completing state management refactoring on testnet.

Technical Impact: Cleaner state architecture reduces maintenance burden and bug surface area. Eliminated custom abstractions simplify codebase and improve developer onboarding. Standardized context patterns ensure consistent data access. Improved naming reduces confusion during development. Foundation for reliable testnet experience and mainnet preparation. Demonstrates commitment to code quality and architectural health beyond feature velocity.

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WharfKit Resource Calculation Precision Improvements

Context: WharfKit resources library received comprehensive mathematical rewrite in PR #16. Library provides CPU, NET, and RAM resource calculation utilities for Antelope chains. Accurate resource estimation critical for transaction success - underestimation causes transaction failures while overestimation wastes resources.

Technical Challenge: Original implementation used JavaScript floating point arithmetic for resource calculations. Floating point precision issues can cause subtle bugs where calculations don’t match on-chain behavior exactly. Resource estimation errors lead to transaction failures frustrating users. Need precise decimal arithmetic matching Antelope’s on-chain calculation behavior exactly.

Solution Implemented: PR #16 comprehensive mathematical rewrite:

Mathematical Improvements:

  • Replaced floating point arithmetic with bigDecimal library
  • Adopted Antelope Integer types for calculations
  • Ensures calculations match on-chain behavior exactly
  • Eliminates floating point precision errors

Impact: More accurate resource calculations prevent transaction failures from estimation errors. Proper decimal arithmetic eliminates subtle precision bugs. Antelope Integer usage ensures exact match with on-chain calculations. Critical for reliable testnet resource management before mainnet deployment. Better developer experience through predictable resource behavior.

Work Completed: Single PR with comprehensive mathematical rewrite.

Technical Impact: Eliminates entire class of precision-related bugs. Exact calculation matching prevents transaction failures from estimation errors. Better testnet experience prepares developers for reliable mainnet resource management. Demonstrates commitment to correctness over quick solutions.

Link: https://github.com/wharfkit/resources/pull/16

Unicove Web Authenticator Ecosystem Integration

Context: PR #160 implemented Unicove launcher integration enabling seamless navigation between Web Authenticator and Unicove block explorer on Jungle 4 testnet. Integration creates cohesive ecosystem experience where users move between wallet and blockchain explorer without friction.

Technical Challenge: Web-based wallet and block explorer operated as separate applications. Users needed easy way to view transaction details in block explorer after signing. Block explorer users needed easy way to open wallet for transaction signing. Identity request handling needed simplification for dapps requesting user information. Cross-application navigation required consistent patterns.

Solution Implemented: PR #160 Unicove launcher integration:

Integration Features:

  • Unicove launcher component in Web Authenticator
  • Seamless navigation to Unicove from wallet
  • Simple identity request handling for dapps
  • Consistent cross-application navigation patterns

Impact: Cohesive testnet ecosystem experience. Users easily view transaction details in Unicove after signing in Web Authenticator. Block explorer users quickly access wallet for signing. Simplified identity requests reduce dapp integration complexity. Ecosystem integration increases utility of both products on testnet. Establishes pattern for future cross-product integrations before mainnet.

Work Completed: Single PR implementing cross-product integration.

Technical Impact: Demonstrates mature ecosystem thinking. Seamless cross-product navigation improves user experience through integration rather than isolation. Simplified identity requests reduce friction for dapp developers. Pattern establishes foundation for broader ecosystem integration on mainnet.

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/160

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